Staff Scientist

Job Summary

Trihydro has an opportunity for a Staff Scientist in our Laramie Headquarters or Lander, WY office. The successful candidate will join our Legacy Site Management team to provide clients across multiple industries with effective, responsive, and safe solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience or interest in ecological or biological science, restoration planning, and environmental compliance work. If you have a passion for solving complex environmental challenges, we encourage you to apply!

This full-time office-based position requires approximately 40‑45 hours per week and involves a blend of field and office work. Strong technical writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, this opportunity is ideal for you.

• Own field execution and safety: prepare and follow site‑specific Health & Safety Plans and Job Safety Analyses, conduct tailgate meetings, complete field logs, instrument calibrations, and decontamination procedures per Standard Operation Procedures.
• Collect biological, water, soil, and botanical data across a range of project sites.
• Manage data from field work to reporting, including chain‑of‑custody, data validation/QA/QC, tabulation, and interpretation.
• Provide onsite client and contractor support, including contractor coordination, construction/restoration or reclamation oversight.
• Draft clear deliverables, including ecological or biological field summaries, restoration plans, technical memoranda, and reports; contribute to work plans and cost estimates.
• Conduct monitoring of sensitive plant and wildlife species and assist with environmental compliance tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, soil science, environmental science, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiar with the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains flora and plant identification.
• Familiar with local, state, and federal environmental statutes and regulations.
• Field Ready: comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions, remote locations, lifting up to 50 lbs., and traveling regionally (typically 30‑50%).
• Strong communication skills, a service mindset – able to interact professionally on client sites, with clients, regulatory professionals, and internal team.
• Proficiency in data collection, field documentation, and basic data management.
• Ability to operate 4WD vehicles in off‑road conditions and willingness to travel during peak field seasons.

• Industry‑leading 401(k) retirement plan, including a 6% discretionary match.
• Paid time off including vacation, flex and sick time, family medical leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance program (medical, dental, vision and prescription).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Mentoring and opportunities for professional advancement.
• Best‑in‑class safety culture.

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.

Trihydro is an Equal Opportunity, Affluent Employment, affirming non‑discriminatory policy. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because of a protected Veteran status.

Ready to put your passion to practice? We are looking for bright and driven individuals to join us in our mission to create and apply smart, cutting‑edge solutions to some of the world’s biggest engineering and environmental challenges.

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